Millions of Poles will leave candles and other decorations at the graves of loved ones, creating huge amounts of waste.
Environment
Government plans for Poland’s first new national park in 23 years spark local concern
Luisa Zenker
Environmentalists support the proposal but anglers and local politicians express scepticism.
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Poland hopes for Danish government help after Baltic gas pipeline halted over environmental fears
The Baltic Pipe is due to begin bringing Norwegian gas to Poland next year.
EU court orders Poland to immediately suspend mining at coal pit following Czech complaint
The Czech government has accused Poland of violating European environmental law.
Poland records hottest ever February temperatures
The temperature reached 22.1°C, a new record.
Pioneering anti-smog measures improve air in one of Poland’s most polluted cities
Kraków had some of the worst smog in Poland – which itself has the EU’s most air pollution – but has taken steps to tackle the problem.
Polish city opens new “green library”
Lublin has converted a former restaurant into a branch of its municipal library, designed as a functional but environmentally friendly space
Despite pledge to abandon coal, Poland plots new mines
Katarzyna Kojzar
The planned new mines could cause huge environmental damage.
As Poland plots highway cutting through national park, another clash with EU looms
Paweł Wiejski
Environmental, political and business interests are at stake.
Poland sets wind power generation record with third highest figure in Europe
Wind accounted for 22% of Poland’s net electricity generation on Monday, behind only hard coal and ahead of brown coal.
With EU’s dirtiest energy production, Poland threatens bloc’s climate targets, study finds
Coal will account for over 55% of Poland’s energy mix by 2030, the highest of any member state.
Poland’s war on trees
Wojciech Kość
Scientists warn that the mass removal of trees exacerbates climate change.
Millions of litres of sewage flow into Warsaw river in second leak within a year
The city’s mayor is facing criticism from left and right.
New video game set in Poland’s primeval Białowieża Forest
“Werewolf: The Apocalypse” sets a supernatural horror story around real-life environmental controversies.
